Scores Tampa

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Dale Mabry strip mall; tight layout, valet-only parking, cozy rather than spacious.

Located at the end of a Dale Mabry strip mall between a pet store and pawn shop, Scores has limited street parking and requires valet ($10–$20). Inside, the layout is compact: rectangular bar on the left, stage right, tables between, glass partition to a steakhouse area, and private rooms. Reviewers note it feels tight and poorly designed, especially when crowded; before 8 PM the atmosphere is notably low-key. The room is clean and upscale-leaning, but the small footprint means it can get congested fast.

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Clean, professional, and low-pressure; bartenders friendly, door staff respectful.

Consistently praised as professional and clean. Door staff are respectful, bartenders friendly and attentive, and the manager visible and courteous. No aggressive drink-pushing or pressure for bottle service. Bouncers blend into the background. One recurring note: no phone use on the floor sets a clear boundary. Service is reliable but not exceptional—straightforward hospitality without much flair.

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Surprisingly solid kitchen—lobster bisque and lamb chops stand out; drinks fairly priced.

The kitchen is a genuine standout. Reviewers rave about the lobster bisque ($9), lamb chop appetizers, and steak—described as 'the best food I've had at a strip club.' The steakhouse area behind glass offers an unusual up-close dining experience. Drinks run $6–$8 for domestics and well drinks, fairly priced for the category. Food prices are reasonable; no bottle service pressure. This is one of the few clubs where patrons come specifically to eat.

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

Mix of looks and styles, mostly younger; pasties limit appeal, but engagement varies by night.

Dancers range from solid 7s to 9s, mostly younger with a mix of Cuban and American girls. Reviewers note good diversity and pole skills. The pasties (required because alcohol is served) are a turnoff for some, but the bar access attracts dancers who might not work full-nude clubs. Engagement is inconsistent: some nights lively and chatty, others mechanical and disengaged. VIP dances run $150–$250 depending on negotiation; floor dances $20–$40. Expect a softer, less 'hardcore' look overall.

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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Pasties and a full bar—Scores plays the middle ground well.

Scores Tampa occupies an awkward middle ground: it serves alcohol (unlike the full-nude clubs nearby), so dancers wear pasties, but it compensates with a real bar, a solid kitchen, and a clean, professionally run room. Reviewers consistently praise the food and the drink selection as reasons to visit, and the $10–$20 cover (lower before 8 PM) keeps it accessible. The real trade-off is the layout—it's genuinely small and can feel cramped on busy nights—and dancer engagement is inconsistent; some nights feel lively, others mechanical. Best for a drink and a meal with entertainment, not a high-energy floor show.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.